Family Solicitor (Branch Manager)

eNL; Harbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA private healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Structured training and leadership

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Senior Family Solicitor to lead its Kent office as Branch Manager, handling a manageable private family law caseload while steering the team. The role combines hands-on practice with strategic oversight and regional development, ensuring high service standards and growth across the practice area.

Candidates should have 5+ years PQE, strong expertise in divorce, financial remedies and private children matters, and proven leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Applications welcomed from Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and strong experience across private family law, including financial remedy proceedings, children matters, and complex, high-value disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kent office as Branch Manager with autonomy to manage a varied private family law caseload and supervise colleagues.
• Develop the family law offering and strengthen the firm’s regional presence.
• Drive growth and ensure exceptional client service across the practice area.

Skills

Leadership

Family Law

Divorce

Financial Remedies

Children Matters

Education

PQE 5+ years

Job description

A senior Family Solicitor (Branch Manager) is sought to lead a Kent office, combining a manageable caseload with operational oversight. The successful applicant, five years' qualified or more, will supervise colleagues, develop the family law offering, and uphold the firm's standing across the region. Strong technical ability in divorce, financial remedies and private children matters is essential, alongside proven supervisory or leadership experience. This full-time post follows a hybrid pattern, blending office presence with home working. Remuneration sits between £70,000 and £75,000 annually, dependent on experience. The position suits someone ready to step into management while remaining active in practice. Family Solicitor (Branch Manager), 5+ PQE, Kent, £70-75,000 (DOE).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded specialist firm at a pivotal stage of its growth. Offering the chance to take on a leadership role, shape the future of a thriving family law team, and play a key part in its continued success, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor ready to take the next step in their career within a progressive, supportive, and collaborative environment – JOB REF: 215305760.

THE ROLE

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to lead its Kent office as Branch Manager. This role offers genuine autonomy, strong organisational support, and the chance to shape the future of a growing family law practice, making it ideal for an ambitious solicitor ready to take the next step in their career. You will manage a varied caseload of privately funded family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation disputes, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and private children law cases. Alongside handling your own files, you will play a pivotal role in developing the team, strengthening the firm's regional presence, and driving the continued growth and success of the practice.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and strong experience across private family law, including financial remedy proceedings, children matters, and complex, high-value disputes. The successful candidate will have leadership or supervisory experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage a demanding caseload independently. A proactive, commercially minded approach and commitment to exceptional client service are essential, alongside a collaborative attitude and the drive to support the continued growth of the practice.

THE FIRM

The firm is highly regarded for its exceptional client service, quality privately funded family work, and supportive, collaborative culture. It offers a modern, inclusive environment that values individual contributions and encourages career progression. In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes BUPA private healthcare, a contributory pension scheme, and access to structured training, development, and leadership programmes designed to support long-term career advancement and professional success.

BENEFITS

• BUPA private healthcare, a contributory pension scheme, and access to structured training, development, and leadership programmes designed to support long-term career advancement and professional success.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.